Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing today on this late Friday afternoon? Mom is doing alright but it has been a trying night and day for me if I am being honest. I am sorry that I didn't get the chance to write to you yesterday but it was a busy day here as Mom was out in the morning, Mark was gone to the office all day, I had emails and calls to make, all our bills needed to be paid online and then at 5 pm which would have been our dinner time, the men showed up to do the fan and lights in the house. (They were supposed to have come on Wednesday but that never happened. We waited all day and night. We received a call at 7 pm saying they wouldn't be coming until 8 pm and we told them to reschedule.) They were here until about 6:15 pm and after the clean up Mom was able to feed the pups, walk them and then make a quick dinner for Mark and I. We ate at 7 pm and Mom has been kind of sick ever since. I slept ok last night but not well. I was awake a few times and had a hard time getting back to sleep. We woke up at our usual time but Mom was having some tummy issues this morning. Pups were fed and walked late because of that. Everything was done and settled around 8:30 am. Mom did a couple things around the house and then needed to get ready for a hair appointment but when I was getting ready...my tummy troubles started acting up again and I had to cancel that appointment. I have been dealing with this issue all day long. I still feel a bit off. I was tired for a little bit so I just relaxed and let my body rest. Now Mom is pounding the water and hopefully will be feeling a bit better so that I can have a descent dinner and relax more this evening. We shall see. 

Last night, Mom did get the chance to call Grandpa. I guess they are doing well from what they said. It was raining there so they were hanging in all day. They were also waiting to get an estimate on how much it was going to cost for a new roof, skirting and a few other things. Guess they won't be coming here for a vacation anytime soon. Hearing that made me so sad. I wanted to cry but I didn't. It just sucks. Mom misses Grandpa so much. I guess we are going to have to make a trip there to see them this Fall. Mom is not sure. After that call was done..it was about 8:30 pm...we were going to relax, watch a bit of tv and then go to bed but an email that Mark got changed that completely. It was not a good email either. The job that he was doing...that paid the monthly bills, well that job was done without any warning as of last night. I guess the big wigs of that company decided yesterday afternoon that they were going to make serious changes and let a bunch of folks go. Mark was one on that receiving end. After he told me, he was quiet and I didn't ask any questions. I just said that we would get through it all again just like we always do. I would stand by him through it all just like I have the last 6 times that this has happened. He thanked me and then was quiet again. Today has been quiet as well. He has been quiet. I haven't pushed the issue at all. I figured when he wanted to discuss it he would and until then I was not going to bring it up. Everything will work out in the end. Mom's faith is strong and I know things will get better again. This happened last year too. this year it is 2 weeks before my Birthday and last year was 1 week before. I hate it for him. He works hard and knows his stuff. He helps everyone out and gives them what they want and then lets him go. It is not right. I think this weekend is going to be a lot different now. Mom will keep you posted on everything. Please keep us safe and healthy and help us my sweet precious son. Thank you so much.

It is already 4:37 pm. In about 20 minutes it will be time to feed the pups and walk them and then start dinner for us. No clue as to what to eat though. I will figure something out.  I think tonight is going to be quiet again. We will have dinner and then Mark will be on the computer looking for a job. Meme and Bob will go to bed at the usual time as well. They got their mattresses delivered today so they should get a good night sleep. Mom will whisper to you like I always do. Smile for me and I will smile to you. I will light the candle warmer as well for you. Have fun while I sleep tonight and come visit me in my dreams if you can. I will be back over the weekend to write to you. I know Mark and Mom will be putting his lift thing together tomorrow morning and then nothing during the day now. He has to work 4 pm to midnight at this 1 job. Hard to believe he had 3 jobs and things were swell and now he has 1 job and things are super rocky again. This job doesn't cover everything. Anyways... Mom will be back with another letter either Saturday or Sunday or maybe both days depending on what goes on. Tomorrow is the 1st day of May. We will be in the 5th month of 2021 already. Seems like yesterday that it was January. This year is flying by....Mom will turn 50 in 16 days as well. I can hear you laugh and saying that I am old....lol. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you live in my heart, mind, body and soul. 

Fly high and free, Tyler. I miss you more than any words could ever express. Until tomorrow comes...good night and sweet dreams.

Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah 💙